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Two-day Yoga Mahotsava Inaugurated by Vice Chairman Niti Ayog
Two Yoga Apps for International Yoga Day announced
A Two-day Yoga Mahotsava, a Curtain Raiser for International Day of Yoga  2019 was inaugurated by the Vice-Chairman, NITI AYOG Shri Rajeev Kumar at New Delhi today. Morarji Desai National Institute of Yoga  under Ministry of AYUSH is organising the Yoga Mahotsav-2019 to sensitize the masses for celebration of IDY 2019. On this occasion Secretary, Ministry of AYUSH Vaidya Rajesh Kotecha announced two Applications ‘Yoga Locator’ and ‘Bhuvan App’ related to International Day of Yoga 2019.
Shri Rajiv Kumar, addressing of huge gathering of Yoga students and professionals, emphasized on popularizing the yogic culture through the medium of social media. He also mentioned his proposal of National Council of Integrated Medicine which will further promote Indian natural and traditional medicine culture. . He further said that Yoga teaches us to live with the nature rather than conquering it that makes ‘Vasudhaiv Kutubkam’ possible and we live with harmony and peace.
The Minister of State , Ministry of AYUSH Shri Shripad Naik presided the Inaugural session. He credited International Yoga Day as the biggest mass movement for health and wellness. Shri Naik said that natural and traditional medicine system is flourishing not only in India but across the globe. He further assured that Ministry of AYUSH is committed towards the research and development of yoga, Ayurveda and other natural and traditional medicinal systems.
On this occasion, Secretary, AYUSH announced the launch of ‘Yoga Locator’ application which is specially designed for IDY to record and show Yoga events across the world. He also informed about ‘Bhuvan App’ which has been designed in collaboration with ISRO. It will provide geo time location and documentation. He presented ‘Yoga for Heart’ as theme for IDY 2019.
Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi, Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, Dr. H. R. Nagendra, Chancellor, SVYASA University, Bengaluru and Smt. Hansa Jaidev, Director, The Yoga Institute, Mumbai, was also present on this occasion.
A very special session on Know about Yoga is also a part of the Yoga Mahotsav-2019 for the Yoga enthusiasts. In this session historical, medical and educational prospects of Yoga will be discussed in detail. Seeing the participation of huge number of youngsters, an exclusive session “My self-experience in Yoga-A Motivational Journey” and Celebrity Sessions have been specially scheduled in a two day Yoga Mahotsav-2019.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
IFFI to celebrate Masters of Contemporary Cinema
The 52nd International Film Festival of India will screen films by some of the masters of contemporary cinema from across the world. The films in the section are as follows-
- Everything Went Fine
Director: François Ozon
France | French
- In Front of Your Face
Director: Hong Sangsoo
South Korea| Korean
- Memoria
Director: Apichatpong Weerasethakul
Colombia, Thailand, UK, Mexico, France | English, Spanish
- Parallel Mothers
Director: Pedro Almodóvar
Spain | Spanish
- Suzanna Andler
Director: Benoît Jacquot
France | French
- Tom Medina
Director: Tony Gatlif
France | French
Ministry of Steel
NMDC, Ministry of Steel Celebrates 75th Independence Day
National Mineral Development Corporation  the country's largest Iron ore producing Navratna mining company under Ministry of Steel celebrated the 75th Indian Independence Day at the company's headquarters in Hyderabad and all its project sites with great fervour. Shri Sumit Deb, CMD, NMDC along with Shri A Shankariah, Senior most employee at Head Office unfurled the tricolour at the NMDC Corporate Office at Hyderabad .The celebration was held maintaining the guidelines of social distancing of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare .
On this occasion Shri Sumit Deb, CMD, NMDC said, “To celebrate India@75, the Government of India has initiated Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav - a 75 week countdown in memory of our freedom struggle. I take great pride in inviting all of you to participate in this movement that celebrates the rich history and heritage of our nation.” He also mentioned the contribution of PSUs in nation building and their resilience in the face of adversity as a testimony to their strength and service as the backbone of our nation.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 186.90 Cr
Over 2.50 Cr 1st dose vaccines administered for age group 12-14 years
India's Active caseload currently stands at 12,340
2,067 new cases reported in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently stands at 98.76%
Weekly Positivity Rate is presently at 0.38%
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has exceeded 186.90 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 2,28,31,901 sessions.
COVID-19 vaccination for the age group 12-14 years was started on 16 March, 2022. So far, more than 2.50 Cr  adolescents have been administered with the first dose of COVID-19 vaccine. Similarly, the COVID-19 precaution dose administration for age group 18-59 years also started from 10th April, 2022 onwards. 2,11,000 precaution doses have been administered so far.
The break-up of the cumulative figure as per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
|
|
Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10404482
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
10009606
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
4630405
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18414509
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
17527996
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
7203573
|
|
Age Group 12-14 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
25083940
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
862840
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
57970064
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
40745861
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
555342528
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
473731551
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
46960
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
202863074
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
187006387
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
164040
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
126823517
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
116490199
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
13735075
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
2,57,80,053
|
|
Total
|
|
1,86,90,56,607
India’s Active Caseload currently stands at 12,340. Active cases now constitute 0.03% of the country's total Positive Cases.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 98.76%. 1,547 patients have recovered in the last 24 hours and the cumulative tally of recovered patients  is now at 4,25,13,248.
2,067 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The last 24 hours saw a total of 4,21,183 COVID-19 tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 83.29 Cr  cumulative tests.
Weekly Positivity Rate in the country currently stands at 0.38% and the Daily Positivity rate is also reported to be 0.49%.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID - 19 Vaccination Update - Day 360
More than 9 lakh Precaution Doses administered
India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crosses 152.78 crore
More than 82 lakh Vaccine doses administered today till 7 pm
On the first day of "Precaution Dose" for the identified categories of beneficiaries for COVID vaccination today, more than 9 lakh doses were administered to the eligible age group. India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 152.78 Crore  today. More than 82 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 7 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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|
Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
10389144
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
9748345
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
491013
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
18387489
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
16985440
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
190383
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
25987741
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
516248600
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
354892435
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
196363529
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
156957641
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
122406052
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
98533271
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
254868
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
889782555
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
637117132
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
936264
|
|
Total
|
|
1527835951
Today’s achievement in the vaccination exercise, segregated by population priority groups, is as follows:
|
|
Date: 10th January, 2022 
|
|
HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
242
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
5521
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
491013
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
269
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
10150
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
190383
|
|
Age Group 15-18 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
2149200
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1640400
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
2306961
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
169654
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
641879
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
90912
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
324706
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
254868
|
|
Cumulative 1st dose administered
|
|
4050677
|
|
Cumulative 2nd dose administered
|
|
3289217
|
|
Precaution Dose
|
|
936264
|
|
Total
|
|
8276158
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
Special 73rd Republic Day Parade programme celebrated at SMP Kolkata on 26th January, 2022
Kolkata, 26th January, 2022
The 73rd special colourful Republic Day programme was celebrated at Kidderpore Dock premises of SMP, Kolkata. Shri Vinit Kumar, Chairman, SMP, Kolkata unfurled the National Flag at Central Industrial Security Force  barrack of SMP, Kolkata on 26th January, 2022. Shri Kumar, Chairman, SMP, Kolkata accompanied by Smt. Piyali Sharma, Sr. Commandant, CISF inspected the columns and took salute at the colourful parade by CISF unit of SMP, Kolkata. Shri Vinit Kumar stated that CISF jawans are rendering yeomen’s service to the vigilance and protection of voluminous cargo of crores of rupees within the port area. This has been instrumental in reducing the pilferage in the port and boosting the morale of workers of SMP, Kolkata.
As Republic Day celebration began on 23rd January this year to mark the year- long celebration of the 125th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, in line with Central Government’s aim to highlight important aspects of our history and culture, Shri Vinit Kumar, Chairman, SMP, Kolkata offered floral tributes at the statue of Netaji inside the Netaji Subhas Dock.
With a note of confidence, Shri Vinit Kumar, Chairman, SMP, Kolkata said that, due to multi-dimensional development programmes of SMP, Kolkata and with the help of CISF jawans, active co-operation from the port users, and, above all, because of hard work done by the port and dock workers, in 2021-22, SMP, Kolkata will be able to handle more than 60 million tonnes of traffic despite inherent problem of only riverine port in the country.
On this significant occasion, Chairman, SMP, Kolkata gave away the rewards to the employees of SMP, Kolkata and CISF in recognition of their commendable service to the organization.
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Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
2381 Central Public Authorities arealigned with the RTI System:DrJitendra Singh
Union Minister of State  Development of North Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr. Jitendra Singh said, Government has brought to notice of all Ministries/ Departments of Government of India that personal information of an RTI applicant should not be disclosed.In a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today, he said, the Government has launched the RTI web portal www.rtionline.gov.in to facilitate citizens for filing of online RTI applications and first appeals w.e.f. 21st August, 2013. As on 01.03.2021, 2381 Central Public Authorities are aligned with the system and since February, 2016, the citizens can file online RTI application and first appeal in Hindi also.
Dr. Jitendra Singh said, the RTI Act has an inbuilt mechanism to settle complaints/ grievances relating to implementation of the provisions of the Act. It empowers the citizens to lodge complaints directly with the Information Commission. The Commission has certain powers of a civil court in the matter of inquiring into complaints. It also has powers to impose heavy penalties in case of default.
The Minister informed that the Government implements the Centrally Sponsored Annual Programme “Improving Transparency and Accountability in Government through effective implementation of RTI Act” which includes annual expenditure on various activities like: -
- Awareness Generation including the development of a long term communication strategy for RTI, assistance to States for RTI week celebration; Innovative Awareness Generation programmes.
- A Call Centre plus portal for filing RTI requests to GOI offices and a knowledge management portal as initiatives under e-governance.
- RTI Fellowships is granted to fellows in RTI for journalists, social activists, researchers & trainers in the field of RTI. It is open to professionals in the age group of 25 to 40 years.
- Short Term Internships are granted to Undergraduates pursuing the five year integrated course in Law and pursuing Graduation in Law to conduct an analysis of RTI application in Select Public Authorities.
- RTI Week is celebrated every year during 5th — 12th October for which State Information Commissions are provided financial assistance, for taking up various activities which may include conducting workshops, seminars, press-meets, competition in colleges on RTI related themes, etc.
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President of India to inaugurate ‘one district one product’ summit in Lucknow tomorrow
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, will visit Uttar Pradesh  tomorrow  to inaugurate the ‘One District One Product’ Summit.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
The Golden Jubilee edition of IFFI opens at a star studded gala ceremony
Stalwarts of Indian cinema - Shri Amitabh Bachchan and
Shri Rajinikanth give grandeur to the occasion
Over its nine day duration, IFFI 2019 will showcase more than 200 films from 76 countries
Russia to be the focus country
: Goa, November 20, 2019
In the luminous presence of two stalwarts of Indian cinema – Shri Amitabh Bachchan and Shri Rajinikanth, the golden jubilee edition of the International Film Festival of India got off to a mesmeric start at Panaji, Goa. Ending the long wait of cinephiles across the world, 50th International Film Festival of India kickstarted in all its glitz and glamour.
At a grand ceremony hosted by the master of entertainment Shri Karan Johar, the great doyen of Indian cinema Shri Amitabh Bachchan and the ‘Thalaiva’ of Indian film industry Shri Rajinikanth flagged off the extravaganza and announced the festival open, in the presence of Union Minister for Information & Broadcasting Shri Prakash Javadekar and other official dignitaries. Rajinikanth is being conferred with the 'Icon Of Golden Jubilee Award' for his outstanding contribution to Indian cinema.
Lights and luminaries of film industry such as ‘Bend It Like Beckham’ star Jonathan Rhys Meyers; world known Cinematographer and Chairman of IFFI International Jury John Bailey; Indian film maker and Chairman of Indian jury Shri Priyadarshan and other jury members of Indian and International jury graced the opening ceremony. A host of celebrities sashayed the red carpet, adding to the pomp and gaiety of the function.
The inaugural ceremony of the festival also has the presence of various senior official dignitaries such as Union Minister of AYUSH Shri Shripad Naik, Union Minister of State for Enivironment, Forest & Climate Change Shri Babul Supriyo, Chief Minister of Goa Dr. Pramod Sawant, Secretary Information & Broadcasting Shri Amit Khare and Festival Director Shri Chaitanya Prasad, Chairman, Prasar Bharati, Shri A. Suryaprakash and Vice Chairman ESG, Subhash Phal Desai.
The opening ceremony is being held at the Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Indoor Stadium, Goa, and is being aired live on DD National, along with live streaming on the YouTube channel of PIB youtube.com/pibindia.
The 50th International Film Festival of India 2019 will witness more than 200 acclaimed films from 76 countries, with Russia as the country of focus. It also includes 26 feature films and 15 non feature films in Indian panorama section. More than 10,000 people and film lovers are expected to participate in the golden jubilee edition. The festival ends on Thursday 28 November, 2019, in Panaji, Goa. Around 7000 delegates are participating in the golden edition of IFFI.
Ministry of Communications
TRAI extended time to submit comments/counter comments on Draft Registration of Consumer Organisations  Regulations, 2023
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India  had released a draft Registration of Consumer Organisations  Regulations, 2023” on 14th September 2023. The last date of receiving comments/counter comments from the stakeholders was initially fixed as 04th October 2023.
Now, on requests received from the stakeholders for extension of time for submission of comments on the above-mentioned draft amendment, it has been decided to extend the last date for submission of comments up to 20 October 2023.
Further, counter comments, if any, may be submitted on or before 27 October 2023. In case of any clarifications, Shri Anand Kumar Singh, Advisor , TRAI may be contacted at Telephone: 011-23210990 or email ID: advisorit@trai.gov.in.
Ministry of Defence
MARITIME PARTNERSHIP EXERCISE BETWEEN INDIAN NAVY AND THE PHILIPPINE NAVY – 23 AUGUST 2021
Two ships of the Indian Navy, namely INS Ranvijay  and INS Kora , on deployment to the Western Pacific, carried out a Maritime Partnership Exercise with BRP Antonio Luna  of the Philippine Navy on 23 Aug 21 in the West Philippine Sea.
The joint evolutions conducted during the exercise included several operational manoeuvers and the participating ships of both navies were satisfied with the consolidation of interoperability achieved through this operational interaction at sea.
The Indian naval ships are currently deployed to the Western Pacific with an aim to strengthen maritime security collaboration with partner nations. The interaction with BRP Antonio Luna was, therefore, an enriching opportunity for the Indian Navy to consolidate its bilateral relations with the Philippine Navy. In compliance with the prevailing pandemic guidelines, the exercise was conducted in contactless manner and all necessary health and safety protocols were strictly observed. After the exercise, the Indian naval ships are scheduled to call at Manila Port for replenishment.
India and The Philippines share a very robust defence and security partnership built over several years and spanning across all domains. Both navies remain committed to further strengthening bilateral collaboration in the maritime domain towards a collective aim of ensuring a stable, peaceful and prosperous Indo-Pacific.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
MNRE extends effective date for implementation of Approved Lists of Models and Manufacturers of Solar PV Modules and Solar PV Cells by six months to 30.09-2020
Ministry of New &Renewable Energyhas recently issued office memorandum extending the effective dates for implementation of Approved Lists of Models & Manufacturers  for Solar PV modulesand Solar PV cells to 30th September 2020, which was earlier 31.03.2020, due to COVID-19 pandemic.
With the objective of building energy security for the country and ensuring reliability of Solar PV Cells and Modules, the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy  had issued Order dated 02.01.2019 regarding Approved List of Models & Manufacturers  for Solar PV cells & modules, providing for enlistment of models and manufacturers of solar PV cells and modules, complying with the BIS Standards, in ALMM List-I  & ALMM List-II . This mechanism proposed to have List-I specifying models and manufacturers of Solar PV models and List-II specifying models and manufacturers of Solar PV Cells.
The ALMM Order stipulates that after effective date, all Solar PV Power Projects which are Government owned / Government assisted / bid out as per Central Govt’s Standard Bidding Guidelines, shall mandatorily procurer solar PV cells and modules for such projects from the manufacturers approved and included in the ALMM Lists after effective date.
MNRE has been consistently directing all implementing agencies  to explicitly, upfront, include clauses in their tender documents regarding mandatory requirement of procuring solar PV cells and modules only from the ALMM Lists, once the ALMM lists become effective.
MNRE has re-iterated that all stakeholders including solar PV cells and modules manufactures, renewable energy  power developers, implementing agencies and RE power procurers, and most importantly banks & financial institutions involved in lending to RE sector, align their activities in order to comply with for strict compliance with Order dated 02.01.2019 regarding Approved List of Models & Manufacturers  for Solar PV cells & modules.
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Status of projects under NEC
During the last 5 years, 11 nos. of power projects costing Rs. 125.16 crore were sanctioned by North Eastern Council .
The Total funds allocation and the Status of 11 Projects sanctioned under Power Sector is at Annexure-I.

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Sl No.
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Name of the Project
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Sanctioned Amount
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Present Status
|
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1
|
|
Construction of 33/11kV, 2X5 MVA Sub-Station along with associated 33kV, 11kV & LT Feeders at Bishnupur Panch ali under Dhemaji Electrical Division, APDCL, Dhemaji, Assam
|
|
10.25
|
|
Completed.
|
|
2
|
|
Augmentation of transformer capacity of 220X132 kV BTPS Sub-Station from 1X160 MVA + 1X80MVA to 2X160, Assam.
|
|
6.78
|
|
Completed.
|
|
3
|
|
Augmentation of transformer capacity of 132/33kV Biswanath Charali  Sub-Station from 2X16 MVA to 2X40 MVA, Assam
|
|
5.67
|
|
Completed.
|
|
4
|
|
Upgradation of 66kV to 132kV single circle Kiphire-Tuensang-Mokokchung Transmission line, Nagaland .
|
|
5.83
|
|
Completed.
|
|
5
|
|
Construction of Express 33kV line from Dirang to Jang in West Kameng and Tawang District, Arunachal Pradesh
|
|
13.49
|
|
The project is physically completed.
|
|
6
|
|
Strengthening of 33/11kV Sub-Station at Zaizawhtlang and Thenhlum with associated, Mizoram
|
|
5.25
|
|
Completed.
|
|
7
|
|
Construction of 132 KV S/C line on D/C tower from Bairabi to W. Phaileng via Mamit with associated bays  in Mizoram
|
|
54.95
|
|
89% completed.
|
|
8
|
|
Off Grid solar power plants with an aggregate capacity of 855 KWP at Government Deptts. Office building in Nagaland
|
|
6.61
|
|
98% works completed. Final formalities are being taken.
|
|
9
|
|
Development of Hydroger, Nagaland
|
|
1.73
|
|
Project physically completed and final formalities are being taken.
|
|
10
|
|
Construction of 1 no 33/11kV, 1x1.6MVA unmanned Substation at Longmatra under Kiphire Division, Nagaland
|
|
5.93
|
|
Project physically completed and final formalities are being taken.
|
|
11
|
|
Strengthening, modernization and improvement of transmission and distribution system of Raj Bhawan, Mintokgang, High court, VIP area and surrounding areas in Gangtok, East Sikkim
|
|
8.67
|
|
85% completed.
|
|
Total
|
|
125.16
|
|
This information was given by Minister of Development of North Eastern Region, Shri G. Kishan Reddy in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.